Friday, February 27, 2009

Discover The Health Benefits of Detoxing Your Body

By Kym Butterworth

Although detox types, lengths and strengths vary, a detox can remove poisonous chemicals, residues and toxins from your body when done properly and constantly. In her book "The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet, Ann Louise Gittleman takes readers through an 11-day detox plan. She instructs her readers to eat specific foods for 7 days, followed by a one-day fast. Readers are then introduced to particular detox foods.

When fasting, detoxers should note that drinking a tasty, spiced miracle juice can help prevent hunger pangs, boost metabolism, steady blood sugar levels and flush harmful toxins out of the bodys system. This spiced drink includes cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, cranberry, lemon juice and orange juice.

A century ago, our bodies were not exposed to present day toxins and chemicals. Before the industrial revolution, humans were not inflicted daily by man made chemicals. Products we use daily such as soap, cosmetics, and even the water we use to drink or shower, expose us to poisons. The effectiveness of a detox that counteracts this daily exposure is immeasurable.

When poisons build up in your system they can make weight reduction almost impossible, increase aging, cause asthma and allergies, as well as make you sleepy. Dandelion root and milk thistle are two powerful ingredients, in most detoxification drinks, that clean and energize the liver.

Learning how to detox your body does wonders for your system by allowing your organs to function better. When you detox, whatever you eat gets processed that much easier. Health advisors encourage a one week diet of raw fruits and plants, which, when supplemented with vitamins and green tea, can go a long way toward the detoxification of your body.

Your system is able to rid itself of toxic substances when you feed it only basic, easily digested foods. A burger takes several hours for digestion to complete, while an apple takes only twenty minutes. Our raw food detox protocol is a week long detoxifying diet that focuses on easing the workload of your liver and colon.

Effective detoxing requires consistency, preparation, and commitment. As toxins build up in the body over time, those seeking to detox their bodies must do so regularly and in a timely manner. Numerous options for detoxing are available, including daily detox drinks, supplements, and a variety of books and kits that include tablets, instructions, and dietary tips.

When it comes to doing a detox, the sooner the better is definitely the way to go. Common side effects of doing a detox include headaches (from eliminating caffeine), getting a rash or other breakout, and feeling lethargic. These can be caused by toxins stored in your fat being released into the bloodstream. What will happen as you detox may be a bit unpredictable, but once the process is complete you will feel great. - 15255

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